In what could only be described as an overpowering performance, Artful Way took no prisoners en route to a career matching performance in the $18,000 Open handicap pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon. Artful Way (Greg Merton) took an immediate lead off the gate and everyone seated behind him except Deetzy (Gary Mosher) who […] Read more »
Tioga Open To Ontario-Sired, Andreios Kardia
Andreios Kardia fended off late pressure to capture Monday’s $12,000 Open I for pacers at Tioga Downs, and in doing so he extended his winning streak to two-in-a-row for Team Byron. Aaron Byron got away fourth with Andreios Kardia, who watched Marty Monkhouser A and Jacksrluckytoo battle to the quarter pole in :27.1. Marty Monkhouser A […] Read more »
Four-In-A-Row Wins In Century’s Open For Ontario-Sired, Iwontdothatagain
The winning streak is now four-in-a-row and counting for Iwontdothatagain thanks to his come-from-behind triumph in Monday’s $10,000 Open Pace at Century Downs. Iwontdothatagain got away last in the six-horse affair for trainer/driver Kelly Hoerdt, and together they held that position through the first half. Cool Cowboy sped through fractions of :27.1, :55 and 1:25.1 before […] Read more »
Ontario-Sired, Classy Lane Rose, Takes Buffalo’s Open
It doesn’t matter where Classy Lane Rose ($5.00) begins from on the starting gate because she figures to be a factor at the wire with her strong closing speed. That was the case in the $10,000 Open Pace for the mares at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (July 5) as Classy Lane Rose zoomed from last to […] Read more »
Plainridge Open To Ontario-Sired, St Lads Moonwalk
After having raced exclusively at Saratoga and Yonkers Raceway all year, St Lads Moonwalk made his first start on a big track and put forth his best performance of 2017 in winning Monday afternoon’s $17,000 Open Handicap pacing feature at Plainridge Park. As the horses left five-wide around the first turn, St Lads Moonwalk (Greg […] Read more »
Tioga Mares Open Won By Ontario-Sired, Narcian Jewel
Narcian Jewel ($12) and driver Mike Merton won the $9,000 Fillies and Mares Open II Pace on Friday night (June 9) at Tioga Downs. Tempus Seelster (Tom Jackson) forged to the lead just before the first quarter (:26.3). Shutthefrontdoor (Mike Simons) was parked out first-over and duelled with Tempus Seelster all the way to three-quarters. […] Read more »
